MEDICAL TREATMENT OF SUNBURN

Unluckily there is not any quick treatment of sunburn. Once skin is damaged by sun a person cannot limit that damage. However the given tips can reduce the discomfort and pain in few hours following sunburn   

·       Take some anti-inflammatory medicine like ibuprofen or aspirin regularly until the redness fades away. Some dermatologists warn to use the products that claim to relieve sunburns it may irritate the skin and cause allergic reaction. 

·       It is good to note that it can take 4-6 hours for sunburn to show itself. If blisters are seen then do not try to break them. As blisters carries serum and serve as a protective layer. Breaking of blisters may slow down the process of healing. This also increases the risk of infection. 

The body starts to heal at its own by getting rid of top most layer of damaged skin. For some time after skin peeling the skin may have some irregular pattern and color. 

One must seek medical aid for relieving sunburn if: 

• Sunburn is severe and covers a large body part with blisters 
• If sunburn is accompanied by extreme pain and high fever 
• Severe case of sunburns do not respond to at home natural treatments